Humidifier Buying Guide

Do you frequently wake up at night with a scratchy throat, mouth, or nose? Is your skin feeling dry, even, a little on the parched side at times? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, perhaps you need a humidifier. Not only do they add moisture to your living or working place to ease all kinds of discomforts associated with dry air, but also they help reduce allergies by eliminating bacteria and dust in the air. Another positive result of using a humidifier is that they also help maintain the wood furniture, which would crack when exposed to intensely dry conditions for a long time.

For newborns, humidifiers can help ease their discomfort caused by congestion. It prevents their mucus from getting too thick and causing breathing problems. Thus, many new parents add a humidifier to the nursery.

Here are some hints to take into account when purchasing a humidifier:

Noise—Ultrasonic humidifiers are the quietest humidifiers available It is an ideal choice when noise level is a concern or you are a light sleeper.

Efficiency—Evaporative models, since they don't heat the water as the warm mist humidifiers, are much cheaper to operate. It also depends on the size of the humidifier.

Coverage area—The coverage area suggested by manufacturers serves as a guideline which gives you some idea about the output of the machine.

Easy to operate – most humidifiers are easy to operate. Put enough water and set up the appliance as the manual tells, switch on and then mist will come out in a short time. Humidifier models with mist level control or digital LCD is recommended.

Warranty—Warranties can range from one to five years.